Since news of Michael Jackson's death today, celebrity friends and fans have released the following reactions on their Twitter accounts.

Here's a selection:

John Mayer:
Dazed in the studio. A major strand of our cultural DNA has left us. RIP MJ. I think we'll mourn his loss as well as the loss of ourselves as children listening to Thriller on the record player.

Sarah Silverman:
MJ was the best pop songwriter of all time,&was maybe even an innocent man whose only crime was loving children. Hm this wasn't funny at all.

Delta Goodrem: I feel so thankful for him sharing his brilliance

Miley Cyrus:
michael jackson was my inspiration. love and blessings

Nikki Webster: The music industry will not be the same. You are a true inspiration and genius.

Ludacris:
If it were not for Micheal Jackson I would not be where or who I am today.His Music and Legacy will live on Forever.Prayers to the famR.I.P.

MC Hammer: I have no words.. I loved Michael Jackson.. RIP..

Kelly Rowland: Michael you left such a legacy on this earth, have touched SO MANY!!! We thank you for such a driving inspiration in music & our lives!! This has got to be one of the saddest days in music history!! Michael Rest In Peace! WE miss you!

Star Jones: Death comes to all. But great achievements build a monument." He IS and WAS the greatest entertainer of all times...Peace to you brother.

Lindsay Lohan: NO OMG ... sending my love and prayers out to Michael and his family ... i feel sick..

Samantha Ronson: His music is just as relevant now as it was the day they pressed record, I'm sure it will remain so for generations to come.R.I.P.Mr Jackson

Marlon Wayans: My prayers, my love, my heart goes out to michael jackson and the entire jackson family. I pray so hard for them. I'm crushed! Please pray.

Ruby Rose: It is a day that reminds you to tell the ones close to you how special they are. X RIP Farrah and MJ

Ashton Kutcher: I plea to the public to refuse to consume media that does not respect the anonymity of Michaels children.

Pete Wentz: Prayers and thoughts with michael jackson ... I haven't hope in so long that news isn't true.

Mary-Kate Olsen
: RIP Michael Jackson! Love & Prayers to the family.

Kim Kardashian: Wow I am truly in shock that Michael Jackson has passed away! I love u Jackson family, my prayers are with the whole family!

Ashton Kutcher: Rip Sending love and light to family and friend but especially his kids.

Shanna Moakler:
The hard thing about getting older is watching all those who inspired you pass, love to the jackson family..

Source: The Age, TMZ and Twitter